

Rohit Singh
""The Earth is a fine place and worth fighting for""
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,206 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO88milestraveled by foot
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO133pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
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UP TO660minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO160minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO88milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO780minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO154gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO35minutesspent learning
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UP TO440minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO22pounds of paperhave been saved
Rohit's actions
Create Your Own Action
Ditch the plastic
It means no plastic shopping bags, no plastic-wrapped food, and no single-use cutlery
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 4 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 6.03 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Nature
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 10 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Participant Feed
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Rohit Singh 10/22/2018 9:41 PM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
Rohit Singh 10/14/2018 7:11 AMThe benefits of meditation are manifold. A calm mind, good concentration, clarity of perception, improvement in communication, inner strength, and relaxation are all natural results of meditating regularly. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthWhat environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?
Rohit Singh 10/11/2018 7:14 AMWater is a necessity to sustain life. There is increasingly polluted natural water, by chemicals and waste. It is often this water that becomes the public's drinking water or water that is used to grow food we eat.
Surface and ground water quality applies to both drinking water and recreational waters. Contamination by infectious agents or chemicals can cause mild to severe illness. Protecting water sources and minimizing exposure to contaminated water sources are important parts of environmental health.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyHow might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
Rohit Singh 10/11/2018 7:12 AMThe burning of fossil fuels is polluting the air, fueling war and global conflict, and breeding dependency on oil-rich countries. But efficient, sustainable alternatives exist that can revolutionize the energy industry. We can help make this shift by reducing your reliance on fossil fuels, supporting clean alternatives, and spreading the word about new energy technologies. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthTo what extent do you believe that environmental factors contribute to your own health or issues with health?
Rohit Singh 10/10/2018 8:04 AMEnvironmental influences that contribute to our overall health. Diet, drugs, toxins and physical activity greatly influence our risk and progression of common diseases like diabetes, obesity, heart disease, lung disease, cancer, arthritis, orthopedic injuries and even brain function. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
Rohit Singh 10/10/2018 8:01 AMElectric vehicles have started to appear on our roads and motorways may prove to be an extremely effective way for the courier sector to drastically reduce its carbon footprint. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Rohit Singh 10/10/2018 7:57 AMAvoid Dumping as materials dumped down storm drains flow directly into local lakes and rivers , Use Non-Toxic Products as water treatment facilities do not remove all toxins that are found in common household goods. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyHow can you make your home more energy efficient?
Rohit Singh 10/09/2018 10:40 AMSchedule Energy Efficiency Audit , Switch off Gadgets when not in use , Don’t Overuse Appliances and Look for Energy Efficient Appliances.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureAmongst the motivations for foraging are: a source of food; means of income; connecting with nature; cultural tradition; or transmitting "local ecological knowledge, and a means for stewarding local and native plant populations" (McLain et al. 2012, 13). Which of these would be your chief motivation and why?
Rohit Singh 10/09/2018 10:11 AMTransmitting "local ecological knowledge": As it describes indigenous and other forms of traditional knowledge regarding sustainability of local resources -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureWhat would you like to discuss about nature, the environment, or sustainability with your family, friends, coworkers or classmates?
Rohit Singh 10/09/2018 10:07 AMEnvironmental sustainability or sustainable development mean that society develops in harmony with nature; that people and companies behave in a way that does not harm the environment.